From Canada, by Web: Settling a New World

Mr. Wilson will begin his speech by describing the new information landscape and its impact on libraries and archives. He will discuss the Canadian approach to history in the age of Wikipedia and Facebook, as well as the participatory nature of knowledge in the 21st century. From this he will move into the role of knowledge organizations, and outline his vision for Canada's digital strategy and the Canada Project. Finally, he will discuss how digitization can help Canada succeed in the knowledge economy.

• Webcast of Ian's presentation

Pan Canadian Panel
Karen Hunt - Acting University Librarian, University of Winnipeg
Christina Wilson - Director, Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library
Loren Fantin - Director, Our Ontario

Digitization is a hot topic in provinces across the country. Our panelists from Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario will provide updates on digitization planning and projects underway in their regions. They'll also share information about their provincial perspectives and experiences, community partners, best practices and what they've learned along the way.

• Slides from Karen's presentation (large PPT)
• Slides from Christina's presentation (PDF)
• Slides from Loren's presentation (large PPT)

BC Panel
Lara Wilson - President, Archives Association of BC
Shelagh Flaherty - Director of Central Library and Reference Services, Vancouver Public Library
Irene Van Bavel - Heritage Information Analyst, Canadian Heritage Information Network
Lynn Copeland - University Librarian, Simon Fraser University

A first step in charting a potential course into the future involves taking stock of where we currently are. Our BC panelists will provide overviews of developments within their respective communities.

• Slides from Lara's presentation (PPT)
• Slides from Shelagh's presentation (large PDF)
• Slides from Lynn's presentation (large PPT)
• Slides from Irene's presentation (PPT)

• Slides from Chris' presentation (large PDF)
• Full responses to survey question 8 (PDF)

BC User Panel
Penney Clark - Associate Professor, UBC Faculty of Education
John Lutz - Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Victoria
Brenda Smith - Chair of Education & Planning Committees, BC Historical Federation

To succeed and be sustainable any digitization program must be informed by the needs of its user community. Panelists from the educational, historical, and research sectors will share perspectives from their user sector and reflect on what they have heard during the day, including the opportunities and challenges ahead.

• Summary of Penney's Presentation (PDF)
• Summary of John's Presentation (PDF)
• Summary of Brenda's Presentation (PDF)